How much does apple picking cost?

2025 prices are: 1/4-peck bag $10, 1/2-peck bag $20, 1-peck bag $40. Children 4 and under enter free but do not receive a bag.

What are the apple orchard hours?

Weekdays 10am–6pm. Weekends 9am–6pm starting September 6. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

Can we bring pets to the apple orchard?

Pets are not allowed in the orchard. Smoking, large bags, and ladders are also prohibited.

Keller’s Apple Orchard | Apple Picking in Oswego, IL

Keller's Apple Orchard - Apple Picking in Oswego, IL NOW OPEN

Experience the joy of apple picking at Keller's Farmstand in Oswego, Illinois! Our family-owned apple orchard opens each late summer with over 30+ apple varieties, beautiful farm scenery, and the perfect outing for families, friends, and groups. Come visit for U-pick apples, fresh pre-picked fruit, and a true autumn tradition near Naperville, Aurora, and the greater Chicagoland area.

Apple Orchard Hours

Keller’s Apple Orchard will reopen on Saturday, August 15, 2026!

Weekdays 10am-6pm

Weekends 9am-5pm

*Last entry to the orchard is 30 minutes prior to closing.

Location: Keller’s Apple Orchard is located at our Oswego farm.

Apples hanging on tree in Keller's Apple Orchard at the Oswego, IL location

Apple Picking Prices

Before heading into the orchard, all guests must first purchase a picking bag at the Apple Barn.

Prices (Age 5 through adult):

$11/person - 1/4 peck bag (about 3 lbs)
$22/person - 1/2 peck bag (about 5-6 lbs)
$44/person - 1 peck bag (about 10-12 lbs)

Last entry to the orchard is 30 minutes prior to closing. Tax is included in apple bag price.

Children 4 and under enter free (no bag included).

Large groups: please email groups@kellersfarmstand.com at least 24 hours in advance.

NOTE: Apple Picking is not included in your Fall Festivities ticket.

Apple Picking Guidelines & Tips

How to Pick Apples

Pick only from rows marked "Ready for Picking."
Look for apples with more red or yellow and less green.
Roll the apple upward and twist gently off the stem.
Only pick what fits in your bag - overfilled bags may be charged extra.
Refrigerate apples after picking and wash before eating.

Orchard Rules

Pets, smoking, large bags, baskets, and ladders are not allowed.
Wear closed-toe shoes (fallen apples attract bees).
The orchard ground can be uneven - watch your step.
No professional photography sessions allowed.

Honeycrisp apples at Keller's Farmstand in Oswego, IL

Apple Varieties at Keller's Orchard

We grow more than 30 apple varieties so there's always something in season!

Click here to see all of our fall apple varieties »

Family apple picking at Keller's Apple Orchard in Oswego, IL

Estimated, But Not Guaranteed, Ripening Times

See our Apple Orchard page for varieties currently picking.

Mid August / Early September: Early Gala, Ginger Gold, KinderKrisp, Premier Honeycrisp, Ruby Mac, Zestar
Mid September: Ambrosia, Autumn Crisp, Cortland, Crimson Crisp, Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Jonaprince, McIntosh, Pixie Crunch, Sweet Sixteen, Triumph
Late September: Empire, Golden Delicious, Jonastar, Red Delicious, Scruffy (Tigress)
Early October: Crispin (Mutsu), Idared, Macoun, Rome Beauty, Rosalee, SnowSweet
Mid October: EverCrisp, Ludacrisp, Pink Lady, Suncrisp

About Keller's Apple Orchard

Our family has farmed in Illinois for over 170 years. In 2004, we planted our first apple orchard in Oswego. Today, our orchard has tripled in size, offering a wide variety of apples ripening from late August through October.

We hand-select all our apples for freshness and quality. In addition to U-pick apples, you can also purchase pre-picked apples at our Oswego and Naperville Farmstands.